How to get rid of SecuRom, NOW

[Emma]

I'm trying to install the post Seasons expansions and I can't get the no cd crack to work.  I've followed the seemingly simple instructions in the beginning of this thread.  I've downloaded the correct patch from gamecopyworld.com, placed it in program files\EA games\the Sims 2 last ep\ TS bin, then I created a short cut to the crack.  But, when I try to run the game from the crack instead of starting the game my computer just asks me which program I would like to open the patch in.  So what am I doing wrong?

You did actually unrar the cracked .exe didn't you? It is simples. Unrar to desktop. Zip up original .exe and place somewhere safe, JIC. Delete original .exe. Copy and paste cracked .exe into C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 Seasons\TSBin. Right click on .exe icon and choose 'send to...desktop (create shortcut). Close folder. Run game. Easy friggin' peasy.

You used the No-DVD/Fixed EXE one and not the fixed image one didn't you?

[username]

Yes not unraring the file was the problem.  I knew I was doing something stupid.  Thank you, I really appreciate the help.

[Emma]

You're welcome, but I'm sorry, I gotta do it...

*Emma P&L

[morriganrant]

You're welcome, but I'm sorry, I gotta do it...

*Emma P&L

Indeed. Every time I come across a file with a extension that I do not recognize, I google it. I'm often amazed at the amount of people who seemingly do not have any interest in furthering their knowledge in the matter.

[MutantBunny]

Me too: I have to google and find out how to open it if I can....simple nosiness, actually.

[Dire Weasel]

2) get a no-cd or no-dvd crack from Gamecopyworld for your latest EP.  If you do not have AL or M&G, then FT will be your latest EP (once your copy arrives).  Install the game normally, but do not launch it until you install the no-cd crack.  Make sure your desktop icon points to the no-cd crack to launch the game (not to the original .exe file or the launcher - never use the launcher).

For the Sims 3, in order to install houses, sims, etc. you need to use the launcher. Does the launcher program still fuck with your computer? Will i need to install CC manually? Thanks in advance
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